“Top Gun” – 7 p.m. Friday, Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. A daring young pilot (Tom Cruise) enrolled in the U.S. Navy’s elite fighter weapons school learns a few extracurricular lessons from a civilian instructor (Kelly McGillis). Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution…
Another mild algae bloom forecast for Lake Erie this summer
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The toxic blob of algae that turns western Lake Erie a ghastly shade of green each summer and threatens drinking water and fish should be on the smaller side again this year following another dry spring, scientists predicted Wednesday. Researchers expect this will be the first time in more than a…
New Jersey gamblers can light up Sunday as smoking ban ends
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s yearlong coronavirus-inspired ban on smoking in Atlantic City casinos will end Sunday, just in time for the Fourth of July holiday. Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday that an order he signed ending a public health emergency contained a “sunset” provision winding down the smoking ban within 30 days,…
Stories of survival keep hope alive as rescuers race clock
For 17 days, Reshma Begum survived under heaps of rubble after an eight-story garment factory collapsed in Bangladesh eight years ago. A few years earlier, Darlene Etienne held on for 15 days before rescuers in Haiti found her, thirsty and near death, in a house crumpled by an earthquake. Stories of endurance and survival under…
Giants reliever Santos suspended 80 games for positive test
NEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco Giants pitcher Gregory Santos was suspended for 80 games without pay under Major League Baseball’s drug program on Tuesday following a positive test for Stanozolol. The 21-year-old right-hander made his big league debut on April 22 and was 0-2 with a 22.50 ERA in two innings over three games…
Zhang of China makes breakthrough despite loss at Wimbledon
The first man to represent China in the main draw at Wimbledon during the Open era was eliminated in the opening round Tuesday. Zhang Zhizhen lost to Antoine Hoang of France, 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-2, but found consolation in getting a chance to play on tennis’ grandest stage. “I’m really happy to…
US House votes to ease entry process for Afghan interpreters
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House of Representatives easily passed legislation Tuesday that would make it easier for Afghans who worked for the American military or NATO to relocate to the U.S. Under the bill, former interpreters, drivers and others who supported the war effort would no longer be required to get a medical examination…
Short stint: Pirates’ Kranick to minors after perfect debut
DENVER (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Max Kranick to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, a day after he pitched five perfect innings to win his major league debut. The Pirates, who are using a six-man rotation, recalled right-hander Cody Ponce from Indianapolis. Kranick retired all 15 batters he faced Sunday against the St. Louis…
Canada’s new heat record is 114 degrees in B.C., amid forecasts of even hotter weather
The temperature in Lytton, B.C., 58 miles north of Hope, soared to 114 degrees, breaking a Canadian record set in 1937. Predictions for Tuesday suggest Lytton could reach almost 117 degrees. Electricity demand is also setting records. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Unai Simon rebounds from own-goal to help Spain advance
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Unai Simon made one of the biggest blunders of the European Championship, then made one of the tournament’s biggest saves. The Spain goalkeeper rebounded from an error that led to a bizarre own-goal to help his team reach the Euro 2020 quarterfinals after a 5-3 extra-time win over Croatia on Monday.…
Richard Marx is right here waiting — for respect he’s due
NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Marx likes to gently mess with the minds of whoever comes to see his solo concerts. He’ll start playing a Keith Urban or a Lionel Ritchie song and look out to see the reaction. “If it’s a couple, I’ll see one of them look at the other with this face…
Pessina’s goal celebration becomes a sensation back in Italy
LONDON (AP) — Matteo Pessina’s goal-scoring celebration — diving face-first on the turf with his arms nearly flat by his side — has become quite a sensation back home in Italy. Rightfully so. The 24-year-old midfielder, who only joined his national team for the European Championship after another player was injured, scored what turned out…
Heat wave timeline: Monday expected to be hottest day of Washington’s heat wave
Here’s what to expect as western Washington experiences a historic heat wave with highs in some areas forecast in the triple digits. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Czechs want Russia to pay for damages from 2014 blast
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Foreign Ministry summoned Russia’s ambassador to Prague on Monday to request full compensation for damages from a huge ammunition depot explosion allegedly caused by Russian spies. The ministry said deputy Foreign Minister Martin Smolek handed Ambassdor Aleksandr Zmeyevsky a diplomatic note “invoking the responsibility of the Russian Federation under international…
A Grip on Sports: Baseball, NCAA find themselves in sticky situations as June winds down – Mon, 28 Jun 2021 PST
A GRIP ON SPORTS • As the last week of work in June arrives, propelled by temperatures only reached in the third circle of Dante’s infernal masterpiece, we decided it was a good day to examine a couple of issues. Sticky ones at that. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington…
Death toll rises to 10 at site of collapsed Florida building
“The search and rescue operation continues,” Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Miss Manners 6/28 – Mon, 28 Jun 2021 PST
Dear Miss Manners: I am an atheist with friends who are members of different religions. Whenever my friends talk to me about their faith, I politely listen and say things along the lines of, “That sounds meaningful for you” or, “I understand that means a lot to you.” Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top…
Study nixes life in clouds of Venus, but maybe in Jupiter’s?
While the latest findings veto Venus, at least for water-based creatures, they identify Jupiter as a planet with enough water in its clouds to support life. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Dorothy Dean presents: Easy sliders for the Fourth of July are big on flavor – Mon, 28 Jun 2021 PST
Fourth of July just isn’t complete without burgers. But this year, you can forget about slaving away over a hot grill because we’re taking the all-American classic cheeseburger into the oven with a simple slider recipe that’s big on flavor. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution…
Yabba dabba dispute resolved. Fred Flintstone can stay
HILLSBOROUGH, Calif. (AP) — Fred Flintstone fought the law — and he won. Technically, the owner of the fanciful Flintstones house in a posh San Francisco suburb settled a lawsuit with the town of Hillsborough. But the agreement will allow Fred and his friends to remain. In a yabba dabba dispute that pitted property rights…
Indians outfielder Naylor carted off field after collision
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cleveland Indians right fielder Josh Naylor was carted off the field on a stretcher after colliding with rookie second baseman Ernie Clement during Sunday’s game in Minnesota. Naylor and Clement converged in shallow right on a popup by Jorge Polanco in the fourth inning. Naylor went sailing in the air after the…
South Africa tightens restrictions to fight resurgent virus
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Battling a fast-increasing surge of COVID-19 cases, South Africa has reintroduced tough restrictions including a ban on alcohol sales and an extended nightly curfew. The delta variant, first discovered in India, appears to be driving South Africa’s new increase, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Sunday night, announcing the return to strict measures. South…
